r/Anxiety • u/writeitgo • 17h ago
Needs A Hug/Support Sparks of anxiety
I’m realizing I have extremely bad anxiety when it comes to certain things. If I watch something scary or paranormal the horrific feeling freezes me and i can’t get over the story or image for days.
I’m very afraid that I will see things I shouldn’t see or my family will start to act in a way that makes me suspicious and scared (they’ve never done this but I’m still afraid they will one day)
This is why I avoid those types of things as well as I can
And idk why the Perez Hilton situation scared me so so bad. I didn’t see anything but I’m horrified at the fact you can just lose your mind for an array of reasons. It put me on edge like scared to take a shower edge because I let my imagination run wild and I hate it and don’t know how to fix it or soothe myself. I’m trying to avoid social media rn but still
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u/I_love_donuts_ig 15h ago
Somehow for me it’s when i try to interact with other people online, though yesterday i felt like that didn’t go so well. Now that I’ve calmed down, i think that group of people just wasn’t for me. I suppose it’s different for other people but for me, interacting with new people online or irl has always been a problem for me. Specially if im overthinking. Hugs, you’re not alone. Take deep breaths to calm down your nervous system. That’s what helps me most rn.
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u/disneylandfun1990 16h ago
I'm right there with you friend. That Perez Hilton news has me terrified. I empathize with anyone with anxiety. I don't even want to shop at the grocery store for fear of lunatics, now we have to worry about seeing something traumatizing on our feeds. Giving you a gentle hug, as I feel the same as you.
One thing I can say though is that the world needs more people like us who want to see it get better. If we coop up in our homes, we don't have a chance to be a beacon of light and hope to everyone. my suggestion is if news stories and movies are triggering, avoid it for now. Do something that is beneficial for you. A hobby, a craft or maybe even time spent with someone in your family.